SCCA first timer
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Burning Brakes
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SCCA first timer
I'm guna be doing a SCCA race in Denver next weekend. I'm pretty sure its the kind where they set up cones in a parking lot, but anyways, I wanted any input anyone had to offer for a first timer. Should I leave ASR on or off
Melting Slicks
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From: Corbin KY
Walk the track, then walk the track again to learn where all the gates are and where you need to be.. If possible RIDE with somebody that has been racing awhile. Your first run, drive at a nice steady pace and dont be he!! bent for glory. This will give you a feel for the course. ALWAYS look where you are going and NOT where you are at (you will see what I mean when you are out there).
ASR? hmmm I would say leave it OFF BUT that is me. Alot of this will depend on how you drive the car. You would have to ask somebody that has AUTO-X with ASR. I find it helpfull (on some courses) to steer with the rear of the car to get through a turn.
The most important part of auto-X is HAVE FUN!!!
Phil
ASR? hmmm I would say leave it OFF BUT that is me. Alot of this will depend on how you drive the car. You would have to ask somebody that has AUTO-X with ASR. I find it helpfull (on some courses) to steer with the rear of the car to get through a turn.
The most important part of auto-X is HAVE FUN!!!
Phil
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Read up what you can under the General Corvette Forum, Autocrossing and Roadracing section. Lots of good info there. Look to the stickies for basic rule info.
Race Director
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From: SCMR Rat Pack'r Charter Member..Great Bend KS
Seriously, though, I tried a run with the ASR active...messed me all up.
Larry
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Nice car, coming from another 92 m6 with Amods, you have the 315's on the rear?
Bottom line is have fun, the more you try to go fast the more you'll find yourself not being smooth and smooth is fast. Have they told you how much $$$ per cone you hit yet?
Joking...
Bottom line is have fun, the more you try to go fast the more you'll find yourself not being smooth and smooth is fast. Have they told you how much $$$ per cone you hit yet?
Joking...
Racer
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From: Urbana OH
http://www.k1speed.com/
It will help the beginner a lot because it teaches you the principles of traction reserve and how to set your lines up perfectly without risking your car. F1 drivers use shifter carts which are basically the same thing and if you can learn on one you will be better equiped in your car when it's time. They are basically a less powerful and smaller version of what I ran in Formula SAE. If you don't have that option then just do what has been suggested and walk the track and then take your time the first few laps. Traction and braking will be what limits you so work into it gradually.
Good luck
Semper Fi
....that's what I always say, too. 
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Burning Brakes
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i think looking ahead is the best tip. everything comes up so fast, but thats what i strugled with the most. went on the wrong side of the slolom the first time and got a dnf. got lost the 3rd time, but found my way within a second